Quality Inspector (Weekends) in Portsmouth

Fortress Recruit are working with a leading engineering and marine manufacturing business to recruit a Quality Control Inspector (weekend shift) for their machine shop operation in Portsmouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing environment supporting high-quality components for the marine and defence sectors, including products supplied to Navies across the globe. The successful candidate will play a key role across a busy machine shop, inspecting seals, bearings and machined components throughout the production process to ensure products meet drawing, specification and customer requirements. Key responsibilities: * Carry out in-process and final inspection of machined components * Inspect components using calipers, micrometers, thread gauges and other dimensional inspection tools * Read and interpret engineering drawings, concessions, specifications and purchase orders * Raise non-conformances and support root cause investigations * Complete visual, dimensional and mechanical inspections * Work closely with QA, manufacturing, engineering and operations teams * Support traceability records, quality packs and class visit requirements * Release inspected parts to stores, assembly and packaging * Support OTIF targets by ensuring proactive communication across operations teams * Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health & safety * Contribute towards continuous improvement activities * Use SAP and MRP systems to complete transactions and maintain quality records To be successful in this role, you'll have: * Previous experience in a quality inspection role within a manufacturing, engineering or machine shop environment. * Strong experience inspecting machined components * Ability to read and understand engineering drawings * Experience using manual inspection equipment such as micrometers, verniers and thread gauges * Experience raising non-conformances and supporting quality investigations * Understanding of quality systems, traceability and inspection processes * Previous exposure to SAP or MRP systems * A background within marine, defence, aerospace, precision engineering or general manufacturing would be highly advantageous * A flexible and proactive approach with the ability to work across multiple teams * Previous CMM inspection or programming experience would be beneficial but is not essential. * Eligibility to gain SC clearance (5 years' UK residency with no visa or sponsorship requirement) This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector looking to join a business with strong long-term prospects, varied work and a supportive team environment. This role is based on site in Portsmouth, full time, permanent, 37 hours a week, on the weekend shift. On offer is a salary up to £34K plus shift uplift, bonus and benefits package. To discuss the role in more detail, please click apply to submit your up-to-date CV